UK refuses to back down on US tech tax despite Trump’s tariff threat
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 08:38 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The UK has insisted that its digital services tax is 'fair and proportionate' despite the US threatening tariffs in retaliation. Reuters reports no further details, while The Independent notes Downing Street's stance.
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